This document will tell you everything you need to know for ROUND 1. Ensure that you read it carefully before asking any questions. Make sure you also read all the rules as well.
Please pay careful attention to the submission and round criteria. Double check everything!
Please read everything and also refer to the FAQ before asking any questions. Your first point of call for comp related questions is your Ward Chaperone!
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Many people died in the Great Smule Wall. Your first task is to create a Group Performance in tribute to all those who laid down their life so that we can be safe in the New World.
[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=”Criteria” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ title=”CRITERIA” open=”off”]- You MUST submit a song.
- You MUST sing an original song by the Artist assigned to your Ward.
- The Artist MUST have been the original singer
- Covers are NOT ALLOWED
- Alternative versions are NOT ALLOWED
- Key Changes ALLOWED
- The Artist MUST have been the original singer
- LAYERS
- Only 1 Layer is ALLOWED per clan member
- You are ALLOWED to open from an official team account.This must be the initial join.
- If none of your clan are a VIP user, your song MUST be opened by @ITMOfficial.
- FX
- None is ALLOWED
- The following FX are NOT ALLOWED
- Polish, Studio, SuperStudio FX, Opera SF, Spotlight
- Pop Star, Pop FX, Super Pop FX, Magic, Stardust
- Hype, Indie, Grunge, Double You
- Any NEW FX Smule Decides to bring out!
- Significant Lyric Changes are NOT ALLOWED
- You may make small changes e.g. changing ‘she’ to ‘he’
- Lyrical Additions, Acapella, Mashups & Medleys are NOT ALLOWED
- Your song MUST be opened as a GROUP
- Video entries are NOT ALLOWED
- Your entry should be between 2 and 5 minutes long.
- Language: ENGLISH Only
- Backing Vocals on the backing track are NOT ALLOWED
- This includes any sound made by a human voice, including sampled sounds that have been heavily processed.
- If you are unsure, please ask your ward chaperone for verification.
- You MAY upload your own backing track to the smule songbook.
- You MUST use headphones.
PLEASE NOTE: Staff members cannot approve your chosen song’s theme is valid. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your song fits the themes.
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- You MUST submit BEFORE the DEADLINE
- COVER ART
You MUST use the COVER ART provided in this round sheet. It will also be posted in the News Room Album. - HASHTAGS
You MUST include 2 HASHTAGS in the description of your entry.
The Round Hashtag #ITMTCSS1R1
Your Team Hashtag - VERIFICATION LINK
You MUST include a verification link from a reputable website which states that the song that you have chosen was originally recorded by the artist. Wikipedia & Discogs are a good place to start.
Example: CHOSEN SONG: ‘Angels’ by Robbie Williams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_(Robbie_Williams_song)
YOUTUBE LINKS are NOT acceptable - CLOSED & PUBLIC
Your entry MUST be closed and public prior to form submission. - SUBMISSION FORM
You MUST submit via this submission form
CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM
You can check you have successfully submitted via this link.
CHECK YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED HERE - DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING
Once you have submitted you CANNOT CHANGE ANYTHING. If you do then you will be disqualified. - LOCKING IN
A member of the admin team will comment on your song once submitted to let you know that it has been accepted. Please be patient. If you submit with less than 24 hours left to go your song may not be commented on, but it will be considered locked from the point of submission.
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7am UK Time Monday 1st April 2019
[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=”Judging Criteria” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ title=”JUDGING CRITERIA” open=”off”]Coming Soon
[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=”Penalties” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ title=”PENALTIES” open=”off”]- -1 points for not fulfilling any of the round criteria
- -2 poins for not following any of the submission guidelines
It is not a requirement for this competition to have an active VIP status. If you are a non-vip user, please read the following information carefully.
- You may ask a ward chaperone to open up to 3 practice songs for you to practice with.
- When you are ready to record your final version you must message a Staff Member and ask them to open the chosen song for you at least 24 HOURS prior to the round deadline. This will be opened using the ITMOfficial Smule Account.
- Please screenshot the version of the song you want them to open and give it to them.
- You will also need to ask them to close your song, make it public and tell them what to add to the description (e.g. hashtags etc) BEFORE the deadline (we recommend at least 8hrs prior). This is YOUR responsibility! Failure to do so will result in penalties and in some cases disqualification.
- Please remember people are in different time zones, and we all have busy lives, so they may not respond immediately. If you have not heard from your Mentor or Head Judge/Admin after 24 hours please message someone else.
DO NOT leave this to the last minute.
[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle _builder_version=”3.0.105″ title=”Disqualification” open=”off”]The following will result in automatic disqualification from this round.
- Late submission
- Failure to submit
- Someone other than yourself joining your entry
- Submitting a song opened prior to the release date of the round.
- Submitting a song you have previously sung in a round.
- Changing anything once the entry has been submitted
- Breaking the rules of the competition
- Adding anyone to any chat room
- Removing anyone from any chat room
- Posting notes/polls etc in any chat room
- Deleting any notes or images (other than your own) from the chat rooms.
- Changing the settings of any chatroom
- Submitting an Original Song.
- Leaving ALL chat rooms.
- Repeatedly not following the rules of the chat room despite warnings.
All scores are FINAL. If you are unhappy with your result, please feel free to PM one of the creative team. Foggy, Rick, Tiffany, Kirsty or Karlien.
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